FHNW School of Life Sciences

Located in Europe's largest life sciences cluster, we develop digital, sustainable and health-oriented solutions to societal challenges through practice-focused education, continuing education and applied research.

Our mission

The goal is a Switzerland strong in research and internationally competitive. This allows us to translate scientific findings into practical innovations and actively strengthen exchanges between research, industry and society.

Thanks to our position at the heart of the global life sciences sector, and our close links with industry and science, we turn knowledge into impact. Our state-of-the-art campus with its Process Technology Centre offers one of the most advanced research infrastructures in Europe, and creates ideal conditions for applied research, development, education and training.

Degree programmes

We offer practice-oriented degree programmes that prepare students for demanding careers in the national and international life sciences sector. Our lecturers combine scientific expertise with practical experience; they promote knowledge transfer and the development of responsible professionals.

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Research

We conduct research along the entire value chain: preventive and therapeutic approaches, development of drugs and medical technologies, innovative production processes and resource-saving environmental solutions. With partners from industry, science and business, we implement new findings, strengthening the transfer of knowledge and technology from research to real-world applications.

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Continuing education

Our continuing education programmes are aimed at specialists and managers who want to develop specific skills and prepare for future challenges in life sciences.

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News and stories

Germany, MSc Bioanalytics

In 2026, Laura Uck spent eight months at the Forschungsinstitut Kinderkrebs-Zentrum in Hamburg for her master's thesis.

Date: 24.6.2026

Gaining international experience: a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) in Latvia

In April 2026, Salome Zimmermann, a student of Environmental Technologies, took part in a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) at a ChallengeEU partner university in Latvia.